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Moisture increase after baling - what’s normal? | Hay Forage Forum Yes it's normal for baled hay moisture % to rise in the 1st few days after baling I've had rd bales that tested 15% moisture test in the low-mid 20% range in next few days Old timers called it "going through a sweat"
Hay Cut Height | Hay Forage Forum I know I have seen people talk about what height to cut hay at all over the internet but I wanted to ask some questions specific to my situation to boost my confidence We are running a 209 discbine and with it set at max height we can only leave about 2 5 to 3 inches of stubble We have mostly
When to run the tedder? - Hay Forage Forum A constant is it is better to rake or use a tedder when the humidity is at or above 90%, down next to the hay For Cured Hay with 70% RH or less we can bale small square bales and they will be in the 18 to 20 percent moisture range With a 65% RH we can bale large high density bales
Hay was rained on. . . is it ruined? - Hay Forage Forum If your cut grass hay gets rained on before you get it bailed, do you just have to let it dry in the windrows longer, re-rake it or ted it? Is it ruined or with drying will it be ok? A little new to haying so just looking for some guidance from the experts here on the forum?
Humidity Rules of Thumb - Hay Forage Forum I have been reading quite a few posts and other literature concerning what the ideal humidity is to rake and bale but there doesn't always seem to be a consensus What are your rules of thumb in regards to humidity? What humidity range do you like to take and bale within?
Difference Between Blades Disc Mower | Hay Forage Forum As you know I am new to running a Disc Mower Have a Vicon, and Kuhn that we just purchased in the past few weeks My question is what is the difference between the flat and angled blades? I see both listed for the Kuhn Which do you prefer and why? Trying to get a little knowledge about them
Raking pattern help - Hay Forage Forum With lighter hay (including 2nd and on cuttings), we may have doubled or tripled the windows (taking 2 or 3 mower passes together) Being you have an older baler, I would suggest a window of say 12-16 inches high by 20-24 inches wide after exiting the rake (over night, you windrow may settle)
can you. . . | Hay Forage Forum Hay sales from bushogged hay payed for the haybine I eventually bought a few years later There are even bushogs made where one side is removed to help discharge the hay Many a farmer has modified a standard bushhog with a torch too Raising the back can help on some brands too